Thai Yoga Massage Level 1: Five Days: Monday through Thursday from 9 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 9 am - 1 pm. In the Level 1 class, you will learn a 90 minute Thai Yoga Massage sequence. The 30 hours of class instruction is the first step towards certification, which is earned after completion of a Level 2 Thai-Yoga course. You will: incorporate the fundamentals of effortless, flowing transitions between postures, maintain proper body alignment & stances that create a mutually beneficial massage for practitioner and recipient, discuss the history and philosophy of Thai Yoga Massage, apply safety precautions for preventing injury and avoiding contraindications, and integrate metta (loving kindness) and meditation into your bodywork. The Instructor is Anthony R. Conard M.A. (Dharmadas) a former resident of Kripalu Center and a certified teacher of Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage. He has studied with Master Kam Thye Chow extensively. Anthony is a Kripalu Yoga Instructor. He has been practicing yoga for 23 years and was initiated by Kripalu's founder Yogi Amrit Desai in 1986. Participants can opt to come to the Inn daily for class, instruction and lunch or, choose to stay at the Inn with a fabulous package that includes, instruction, room, 2 dinners (on the 1st and last night), and lunch daily. In order to keep cost as low as possible, there is the option of sharing a room with another class participant. Cost for Shared Room $800 which includes class fees, shared room, 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, dinner Monday and Thursday nights, taxes. Cost for Single Room $975 which includes same as shared room except you have a private room. Cost for Students commuting: $600 which includes class fees, taxes and lunch all 5 days and dinner Monday, Dinner on Thursday is additional. The preceding prices are for Inn rooms. Cabins/Cottages are available for an additional fee. Contact the Inn for pricing.

Cost: $600-$975 per person

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

10-11 am. $8 for members and $10 for non members. Instructor: Emily Westenhouser. The Center believes love of the arts begins at a young age. This class uses children's books to bring artistic experiences to life. Following the reading, the story turns into an exciting art project. Children must attend with an adult. Mar 1st - Mask-making. Mar 15th - Hats. Apr 19th - Paper Sculpture.

Cost: $8-$10 per class

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

8:00 pm One of Athens best kept secrets. The Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night. 6 W State St., Athens

Cost: Free

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

"Women Speak: on March 4th from 6-9 pm with reception following. "19 Women of Appalachia Exhibit" Jan 4 - Apr 3. Mon-Fri 8 am -10 pm, Sat 12-5 pm. The Exhibit is part of a collection of events, January through March showcasing Appalachian Ohio's visual, literary and performing women artists from Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Hocking counties. The 2009 exhibit featured five artists. The following artists are participating: Sisters in Recovery Collective- Transformation Quilt, Andrea Stern- Fiber, Betty Ranck- Photography, Bonnie Proudfoot- Glass, Danette Pratt- Fiber & Clay, Paula Popovich- Jewelry, Kelly Kalfs Lawrence- Clay, Marco Jerman- Photography, Sherri James- Glass & Steel, Kari Gunter-Seymour- Enhanced Photography, Lanna Galloway- Fiber, Marsha Egleston- Fiber, Tracy Duncan- Paint, Kate Christman- Paint/Mixed Media, Amanda Buchanan- Glass & Fine Silver, Jessica Sotelo Brooks- Paint, Nina Bates- Paint, and Simona Aizicovici- Pressed Flowers.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Multicultural Center Gallery, Phone: 740-593-9625

10am-5pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (60+) and youth (ages 10-18). Free ages 9 and under and to all on Thursdays. This exhibition features carved and turned works by European, American, and Asian sculptors and artisans.

Cost: $4-6 per person

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

6:30 pm. Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with stories, songs and fun activities for the entire family. Registration is requested.

Cost: Free

Contact: John McIntire Library, Phone: 740-453-0391

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

Cost: Free

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

10 am-5 pm on Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30 pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors (60+), youth (10-18 yrs) Free to children 9 and under and on Thursdays. Oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors and a selection of illustrations for children's books.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-7401

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

Cost: Free

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

Kennedy Museum of Art hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 12-5 pm, Thursday from 12-8 pm, Friday 10 am - 5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays and holidays.This biennial exhibition of original works by Ohio University School of Art faculty presents artwork from a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, prints, photography, graphic design, drawing, and new media like video and installation art. Dates of the exhibition are January 8 - Mar 21, 2010. Art created by nearly 30 faculty members who create locally and exhibit nationally and internationally. Parking and admission are free.

Cost: Free

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

Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm Curator: Barbara Hunzicker & Hal Stevens

Cost: Free

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

9-11 pm Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey Coffee's own poetry, prose and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for many to exchange a variety of ideas and writings. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens

Cost: Free

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

Nov-Feb Hours: Tues-Sat 1-4 pm and by appointment. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students, children under 6, free. The Ohio Glass Museum will open its exhibit Let There Be Light. This display will feature the fascinating blown-glass lamps of Nick Delmatto and friends, as well as other manufactured lamps, candlesticks, lanterns, and various glass products designed and developed to bring light into our lives.

Cost: $2-4

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

5:15 - 6:45 pm. Ohio University graduate and celebrated poet James Ragan returns for a public reading at Galbreath Chapel. Director of the Graduate Professional Writing Program at the University of Southern California, Dr. Ragan is the recipient of numerous poetry honors, including two Fulbright professorships, the Emerson Poetry prize, two Pushcart Prize nominations, and the Poetry Society of America Gertrude Blaytor Award. Dr. Ragan earned his B.A. in English from St. Vincent college and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Ohio University. Contact moored4@ohio.edu for additional information.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Galbreath Chapel, Phone: 740-593-0804

12-2 pm. $31 members / $36 non members (for series). Dates of series are March 4, 11, 18, 25. Instructor: Lisa Schorr. In this beginning watercolor series you will learn the fundamentals of watercolor in addition to strengthening current skills. Participants should bring the following supplies: 18" X 24" watercolor tablet or paper, watercolor brushes and a set of tube watercolor paints.

Cost: $31-$36 for series

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

5:30-6:30 pm. Friends of Kennedy Museum welcomes Athens area artists to the Inside/Outside: Art Talks at Kennedy Museum speaker series on the first Thursday of the month. Mar 4th - Nancy Couch, sculptor. Apr 1st - John Bohuslowsky, lighting designer. May 6th B Deahl, designer and art representative.

Cost: Free

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

8 pm. Thu/Fri/Sat. 2 pm Sun. The story of an eventful year in the life of the March family. While their father is away in the Civil War, the four sisters (Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy) and their mother (Marmee) work hard to maintain a happy and peaceful home. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, adapted by Peter Clapham.

Cost: $10-12 per person

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

9 pm to Mignight This open stage repeats every Thursday and is perfect for singers and songwriters who enjoy an intimate setting. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens.

Cost: Free

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

7 pm. One morning, Mama's dearest wish is granted when a rosebud opens and Thumbelina, the tiniest, loveliest and bravest of girls, emerges. Thumbelina and Mama are very happy until a Froggy Mama kidnaps Thumbelina, intending for her to marry her boorish, burpy son. With a big dose of bravery, and a little help from a friendly Beetle, Thumbelina escapes on a lily pad across the water. Her adventure continues when a hungry Spider captures her. It takes all of her wits, and a bit of help from the audience, for Thumbelina to break free from the web. She next befriends an injured Sparrow who teaches her the value of sharing your time and to appreciate new food (gummy worms!). As the Sparrow heals under Thumbelina's care, a storm of clouds descends. Thinking quickly, Thumbelina enlists the audience's help in blowing the clouds away, and she and the now healthy Sparrow fly home to a joyful Mama. With just four actors playing twelve roles, this whirlwind production is high energy, calling upon the help of the audience to make sure Thumbelina finds her way home. The bright costumes and minimal set encourage a child's imagination. Yet with enough jokes for the adults to appreciate, this production is sure to leave the audience laughing and wishing that they too could defeat a blood sucking mosquito or fly high above the clouds on the back of a sparrow.

Cost: Free

Contact: ARTS/West, Phone: 740-592-4315

8 pm. Lancaster Festival Fundraiser. Location: Lancaster Moose Lodge, 1201 Sugar Grove Rd. Doors open at 7 pm. Singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin's deep songwriting tradition into a sound No Depression described as "a little rock, a lot of roll, a pinch of rhythm and a handful of blues." Four Time Grammy Nominee. Winner of eight Blues Music Awards. Winner of two 2009 Living Blues Readers' Poll Awards for Blues Artist of the Year (Female) and Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard). Featured in the Film, Piano Blues, directed by Clint Eastwood. You can purchase tickets in three ways: Online: www.lanfest.org. Phone: 1-800-LANFEST, 740-687-4808 or In Person: 127 W. Wheeling St.

Cost: $25-$50

Contact: Lancaster Festival, Phone: 740-687-4808

11 am - 4 pm. Tue-Sat. Works by local artists presenting their interpretation of the theme, in a variety of media. 158 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH. Exhibit ends Mar 31st.

Cost: Free

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

5-8 pm. Come learn to belly dance! There will be a woman doing henna tattoos, free of charge, along with the belly dancing lessons. Contact kg282907@ohio.edu for additional information.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Baker Center, Phone: 740-593-4020

9 pm. The Jarts play lush Americana music with catchy hooks and strings to boot. Their music is akin to a folkier R.E.M. and the band has become a staple of the Athens Music Scene. These Donkey shows are always a great place to see the band play live.

Cost: $3-5 per person

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

10 am - 4 pm. "The Outlander" is a romantic time-travel novel based in Scotland in the mid seventeen hundreds. In conversations with guests at Glenlaurel, Michael, the Original Laird o' Glenlaurel, often recommends that they read "The Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. Many guests respond by saying that they have already read the seven book series and anxiously await the eighth. So we have scheduled a discussion group, an all day structured event. The registration fee includes a brown bag lunch. Registrants will be asked to nominate their favorite passages for reading and discussion. If this weekend is successful, "Dragonfly in Amber" will be scheduled for November, 2010. Registration is limited to 25.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: Glenlaurel, Phone: 800-809-7378

8pm - 12am. Come to the Front Room every Friday night and show off your talents! Or just get a cup of coffee and see all the talent the Ohio University area has to offer.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Baker Center, Phone: 740.593.4020

6-7:30 pm. "By the Book" Exhibit opening reception. Southeastern Ohio Watermedia society members used a book title that they enjoy, catches their attention or they feel drawn to as the inspiration for their entry in this show. Open to the public Monday through Friday 10 am - 5 pm.

Cost: Free

Contact: John McIntire Library, Phone: 740-453-0391

4 pm Friday, Mar 5th - 11 am Sunday, Mar 7th. Enjoy a weekend away for some "piece and quiet" in the gorgeous nature of the Hocking Hills. Spend time with friends, make new friends, learn new techniques, work on your own projects, make and take quick projects, and enjoy wonderful gourmet meals and a scenic view that will inspire you for weeks to come. The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls is the setting for this special weekend of crafting techniques and project work. "Piece" at your pace, and "piece" with your friends - life doesn't get much better. Call for more information about class offerings, various lodging packages at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls and the full schedule. Sign up deadline is Jan 15, 2010. Event is organized by Honey Fork Fabrics.

Cost: $129-$349 based on package

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 740-385-6072

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

7:30-9 pm. Winter Dance concert Tickets $12 general admission, $9 children, OU students free. Ohio University Dance Company presents a concert of dances choreographed by faculty and visiting artists. Faculty performances may be included in this special concert event.

Cost: $9-12 per person

Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Auditorium, Phone: 740-593-1762

11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Winter Safari Tours for you and your family to enjoy. The Winter Safari Tour begins with a light lunch prepared by the Wilds' professional chef at the Overlook Cafe. During lunch, enjoy a short conservation program presented by an experienced program staff member. After lunch, board a heated Safari Transport for a guided safari tour experience through the winter landscape. View large groups of animals in their beautiful winter coats, such as the Sichuan takin, Pere David's deer, Przewalski's wild horse, American bison, and many more, as they roam in the open pasture. The tour also includes an exclusive stop at the Rhino Management Center where you can get up-close and personal with southern white rhinos and greater one-horned Asian rhinos in their winter quarters. Other destinations may include the Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center or the Giraffe Barn. Reservations must be made by 4 pm the Friday before the program. Participants will be notified of weather cancellation by noon on the Friday before the program; and by noon on the Wednesday before the program if the cancellation is based on attendance. Be prepared to spend some time outside.

Cost: $35 Adults, $25 children <12

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

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. We will make all pastas by hand. Spinach Tagliatelle with Asparagus & Lemon Cream, chicken Tortellini in a sweet onion white wine broth, Herbed Capellini with Shrimp and Artichokes. Limit 8 Students. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's and a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago.

Cost: $55 per person

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

10 am - 12 pm. $48 members /$60 non members (per team). Instructor: Barbara Jupin. Make a 14" pillow. A pillow is an excellent project for a beginning quilter. Bring one sewing machine per team.

Cost: $48-$60 per team

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

5:15-7 pm. Do you or someone you care about have diabetes? Do you have questions about diabetes and its impact on overall health? WellWorks is offering a three session program on general topics related to diabetes. 1st session was Feb 3rd. 2nd session was February 17th. March 6 - monitoring blood glucose. All three sessions at Baker Center. Pre-registration required. Limit 8 people per session.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Baker Center, Phone: 740.593.4020

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

6:30-9:30 pm. Restaurant Salaam features a belly dancer every Saturday night. Dine entranced. 21 West Washington Street, Athens.

Cost: Free event

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

6 pm. at the Lancaster Eagles Event Center at 1936 E Main St., Lancaster. The Lancaster Eagles again hosts a Vegas-style evening of entertainment, LANCASTER CHORALE SINGS ... AND SWINGS! Featuring soloists from our membership and special guests (including a special surprise!), and backed by an un-matched jazz trio of Mark Flugge (piano), Doug Richeson (bass) and Dave Horsky (percussion), this annual event brings music worthy of a national stage to Lancaster! Plan to get a table with friends, and be treated to an evening’s entertainment like none other!

Cost: $8-15 per person

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

Open House 6:30-8 pm. Normal Business House: 1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. The Logan Hocking Elementary & Middle School Art Classes will display the art they have been working on this year. Come enjoy the beauty of children's art work.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

7:30 pm Sat, 2 pm Sun. The Logan High School Vocal Music Department presents this musical in the LHS Theatre. The story follows the people in a small town in the "territory" of Oklahoma in the 1860's. the plot has comedy, romance, suspense, fight scenes, singing and dancing. It features a soundtrack loved by millions through the ages. Tickets for the show are all reserved seating. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Cost: $7 per person

Contact: Logan High School, Phone: 740-385-2069

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

7-11 pm. Amethystone hosts the 2nd Annual Winter Masquerade Ball and celebrates the release of their self-titled debut, Amethystone. Musical guests in Chazmatazz and George Hertzel. The Ohio University Jitterbug Club will teach a short swing lesson. Belly dancer Ellie Olin and friends will perform. There will be face painting, a dessert potluck, mask making station and prizes for the best masks! Tickets are $10 or $7 with a dessert to share. Get tickets at the door, online or at Hyacinth Bean Florist on Columbus Rd in Athens.

Cost: $7-10 per person

Contact: Athens Community Center, Phone: 740-591-8626

2 pm. Enjoy a 1.5 mile walk as we learn about trees that were important to our forefathers. Springhouse Program Area. 8445 Winchester Rd. NW. All Ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

2 pm. Take a 1 mile hike and learn about beavers. Ages 6 and up. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

4:30-6:30 pm. Souper Bowl 2010, a fundraiser to benefit Passion Works Studio and the Athens Area Mediation Service. the purchase of a ticket entitles you to a ceramic bowl of your choice, soup, bread, beverage and entertainment by local musicians. The Athens Area Mediation Service is a non-profit organization with skilled, trained mediators committed to finding peaceful solutions to individual and community disputes. Passion Works Studio, a division of Atco, Inc. supports collaborations between artists with and without developmental disabilities.

Cost: $20-$35 per person

Contact: Athens Community Center, Phone: 740-594-6169

3 pm New Fairfield Union High School, 6675 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd on SR 22 just northeast of Lancaster The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an award-winning family of Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers that marvel audiences around the world! This family performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, serving up a unique blend with every show. They have released four albums, and were honored to perform for Queen Elizabeth during her 2007 visit to the United States. With numerous performances in the UK, three consecutive years opening for the Virginia Symphony, and “held-over” status for three seasons at Busch Gardens Europe under their belt, the Hunt Family Fiddlers are sure to amaze you with their high-class performance and capture your heart with their charm!

Cost: $20 per person

Contact: Lancaster Community Concerts, Phone: 740-654-1003

Storytelling presented by Adele Brown. After a delicious Sunday dinner in January, February and March, join us in the fireside room from 7:30-8:30 pm. Each Sunday we will have a different speaker on a variety of topics like Global Warming, Storytelling and Ancient Earthworks. This is FREE to all our guests.As an added bonus, your overnight stay will be 25% off.

Cost: Free to lodging & dinner guest

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

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. Mar 7th Jargon (young, remarkably talented musicians; jazz standards). Mar 14th That Thing We Do (maiden voyage. don't miss this). Mar 21st Jim Wachtel/Terry Douds (tentative). Mar 28th Coolville Hot Club with Emily Burhans on vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

8:00 pm One of Athens best kept secrets. The Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night. 6 W State St., Athens

Cost: Free

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

10 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri. "By the Book" Exhibit. Southeastern Ohio Watermedia Society members used a book title that they enjoy, catches their attention or they feel drawn to as the inspiration for their entry in this show.

Cost: Free

Contact: John McIntire Library, Phone: 740-453-0391

"19 Women of Appalachia Exhibit" Jan 4 - Apr 3. Mon-Fri 8 am -10 pm, Sat 12-5 pm. The Exhibit is part of a collection of events, January through March showcasing Appalachian Ohio's visual, literary and performing women artists from Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Hocking counties. The 2009 exhibit featured five artists. The following artists are participating: Sisters in Recovery Collective- Transformation Quilt, Andrea Stern- Fiber, Betty Ranck- Photography, Bonnie Proudfoot- Glass, Danette Pratt- Fiber & Clay, Paula Popovich- Jewelry, Kelly Kalfs Lawrence- Clay, Marco Jerman- Photography, Sherri James- Glass & Steel, Kari Gunter-Seymour- Enhanced Photography, Lanna Galloway- Fiber, Marsha Egleston- Fiber, Tracy Duncan- Paint, Kate Christman- Paint/Mixed Media, Amanda Buchanan- Glass & Fine Silver, Jessica Sotelo Brooks- Paint, Nina Bates- Paint, and Simona Aizicovici- Pressed Flowers.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Multicultural Center Gallery, Phone: 740-593-9625

Does not include tax, tip, or beverages. No substitutions. The Menu: Starter: (choose one) Shaw's Side Salad* OR cup of soup du jour. Main Course: All served with Spring Asparagus and Whipped Potato. (choose one) Peppered Beef Tournedos - with a Maker's Mark Sauce OR Pecan Crusted Fresh Catfish - with Mini Crab Hushpuppies and Creole Tartar Sauce OR Goat Cheese Ravioli* with grilled Asparagus, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms and a light creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Desserts: Choose one mini dessert from our Dessert Menu. * Vegetarian Menu items. Dine Original Week is brought to you by Dine Originals Columbus. For more information visit www.dineoriginalscolumbus.com

Cost: $20.10

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

March-October Hours: Tues-Sun 1-4 pm and by appointment. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, children under 6, free. The Ohio Glass Museum will open its exhibit Let There Be Light. This display will feature the fascinating blown-glass lamps of Nick Delmatto and friends, as well as other manufactured lamps, candlesticks, lanterns, and various glass products designed and developed to bring light into our lives.

Cost: $3-6

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

11 am - 4 pm. Tue-Sat. Works by local artists presenting their interpretation of the theme, in a variety of media. 158 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH. Exhibit ends Mar 31st.

Cost: Free

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

9-11 pm Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey Coffee's own poetry, prose and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for many to exchange a variety of ideas and writings. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

10 am-5 pm on Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30 pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors (60+), youth (10-18 yrs) Free to children 9 and under and on Thursdays. Oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors and a selection of illustrations for children's books.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-7401

10am-5pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (60+) and youth (ages 10-18). Free ages 9 and under and to all on Thursdays. This exhibition features carved and turned works by European, American, and Asian sculptors and artisans.

Cost: $4-6 per person

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

Kennedy Museum of Art hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 12-5 pm, Thursday from 12-8 pm, Friday 10 am - 5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays and holidays.This biennial exhibition of original works by Ohio University School of Art faculty presents artwork from a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, prints, photography, graphic design, drawing, and new media like video and installation art. Dates of the exhibition are January 8 - Mar 21, 2010. Art created by nearly 30 faculty members who create locally and exhibit nationally and internationally. Parking and admission are free.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm Curator: Barbara Hunzicker & Hal Stevens

Cost: Free

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

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. The Logan Hocking Elementary & Middle School Art Classes will display the art they have been working on this year. Come enjoy the beauty of children's art work.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

4:10-5:40 pm. "Boomtown Baghdad: Iraq and the Global Market". Adam Choppin is the president of Fronteira Global and a veteran analyst of emerging and frontier markets with in-country experience ranging from Iraq and Afghanistan to Ghana and Brazil. Prior to founding Fronteira Global, Mr. Choppin served with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Iraq and Afghanistan Investment and Reconstruction Task Force from 2006-2008. In June 2008, he also organized the first official U.S. Government trade mission to Iraq in over 20 years. His other public sector experience includes work for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and the Department¿s of State, Treasury, and USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development). Mr. Choppin earned his B.A. in International Relations from the University of Southern California, his M.A. in International Relations with emphases in Economics and Business from Yale University; and a post-graduate Diploma in Finance from the London School of Economics. Mr. Choppin is also an Adjunct Professor of International Business for the College of Business at Ohio University. Contact hunterc1Aohio.edu for additional information.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Baker Center, Phone: 740-593-4020

7:30 pm. Steven Huang & Peter Jarjisian, conductors.

Cost: Free

Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium, Phone: 740-593-4244

7:30 pm. Free Film, no tickets needed. A chance to see the brand new White Stripes documentary "Under Great White Northern Lights" in a sneak peek screening right here at Stuart's. the film documents the band's journey through Canada to celebrate the release of Icky thump and the 10 year anniversary of the first White Stripes show.

Cost: Free

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

7:30 pm. Michele Fiala, Matthew Morris, Christopher Fisher & William Averill.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University School of Music, Phone: 740-593-4244

9 pm to Mignight This open stage repeats every Thursday and is perfect for singers and songwriters who enjoy an intimate setting. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens.

Cost: Free

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

8-10 pm. Mat Kearney came onto the music scene with his 2006 debut album "Nothing Left to Lose" which produced popular singles like "Undeniable" and "Nothing Left to Lose." Three years later he followed his success with his sophomore album, "City of Black and White." Mat has toured with artists such as John Mayer, Sheryl Crow and The Fray. Ingrid Michaelson is a New York based indie-pop musician and creator of the popular song "The Way I Am." Her music has been featured on Grey's Anatomy and the One Tree Hill. Ingrid's latest album, "Everybody" features the single "Maybe." Tickets are $30 for the first 10 rows and $18 for all other seats. They go on sale Friday, February 5 at the ticket office at the auditorium, which is open Monday through Friday, from 12pm-5pm, or by calling 740-593-1780. Tickets can also be purchased at http://www.tickets.com/browseother.cgi?minpid=6700624. Contact: dz203506@Ohio.edu Website: http://www.ohio.edu/orgs/upc/events/concerts.html

Cost: $18-$10 per person

Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium, Phone: 740-593–1762

8 pm Fri/Sat. 2 pm Sun. Violet Grange Hall, Olde Pickerington Village, 36 Lockville Rd.

Cost: $10 per person

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

8 pm. $45 - Gold circle - first 10 rows. $35 - Remainder of main floor. $25 - balcony. Multi-platinum country star Jo Dee Messina, who has racked up nine #1 singles from her five Curb Records studio albums, will bring her new "Music Room Series" tour to Athens as part of the 2009-10 Ohio University Concert Series. The Music Room series tour is centered around Jo Dee's music and the stories behind hits like "Heads Carolina, Tails California," "I'm Alright," "Bye Bye", "Bring On The Rain" and more. The stage will resemble the music room at her home where many of her popular songs came to life. The simple, acoustic performances will give concert goers a look the songs' selection process and songwriting that went into the records that fans have come to know and love. The show offers a unique and personal evening, centered around her music and the stories behind the hits.

Cost: $25-$45 per person

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

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

Opening Reception on Friday March 12th from 5-7 pm. Gallery Hours: Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 12-5 pm, Thu 12-8 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Closed Mondays. The Dairy Barn Arts Center is excited to present Transcending the Figure: Contemporary Ceramics. Curated by Tom Bartel, Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Ohio University. Transcending the Figure will broaden the viewers idea of what the figure can do. Come see this contemporary, cutting edge ceramics exhibit, which will feature approximately 70 artworks by 20 Ceramic Artists from across the country. Runs March 12th - April 25th.

Cost: Members Free, Nominal Fee

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

Fri 3-7 pm. Sat 10 am - 7 pm. Sun 12-4 pm. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N Columbus St & Fair Ave., Lancaster. Many vendors featuring home improvement and landscaping ideas. "How-to" seminars. Door prizes and food available.

Cost: Free admission & parking

Contact: Cindy Lichtenauer, Phone: 740-689-3916

Bring a girlfriend, a spouse or come by yourself and spend the weekend with us "CookInn". Learn how to prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. Join Chef Anthony Schulz for dessert and a glass of wine on Friday evening. Meet new friends and have fun discussing and reviewing recipes you will be preparing the next day. During the day on Saturday, you will help prepare the feast for Saturday night's dinner. The spring class is cooking light with full flavor and the fall gourmet feel good food. A two night stay is required to participate. Class is limited to eight people, therefore, inviting hands-on participation. Class includes recipes, hands-on cooking, an Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls apron and Saturday night dinner. Tax and gratuity not included.

Cost: $149 per person.

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

7-9 pm Fri, 12-2 pm Sat. L'il Abner (1959). Not rated; appropriate for all ages. L'il Abner is a classic from the golden age of musicals, based on the beloved cartoon strip from Al Capp. The hillbilly town of Dogpatch, which is deemed the most useless community in America, is chosen as a test site for A-bombs. Lots of fun and merriment ensure as Dogpatch's colorful citizens take up the good fight to save their haven. Shown in conjunction with L'il Abner and the Mountain boys: Imperial Porcelain of Zanesville, February 20-April 10, 2010.

Cost: $4-6 per person

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

8pm - 12am. Come to the Front Room every Friday night and show off your talents! Or just get a cup of coffee and see all the talent the Ohio University area has to offer.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Baker Center, Phone: 740.593.4020

5:30 pm. Take a 1 mile hike on the Lake Trail and search for signs of spring. Ages 6 and up. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

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

11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Winter Safari Tours for you and your family to enjoy. The Winter Safari Tour begins with a light lunch prepared by the Wilds' professional chef at the Overlook Cafe. During lunch, enjoy a short conservation program presented by an experienced program staff member. After lunch, board a heated Safari Transport for a guided safari tour experience through the winter landscape. View large groups of animals in their beautiful winter coats, such as the Sichuan takin, Pere David's deer, Przewalski's wild horse, American bison, and many more, as they roam in the open pasture. The tour also includes an exclusive stop at the Rhino Management Center where you can get up-close and personal with southern white rhinos and greater one-horned Asian rhinos in their winter quarters. Other destinations may include the Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center or the Giraffe Barn. Reservations must be made by 4 pm the Friday before the program. Participants will be notified of weather cancellation by noon on the Friday before the program; and by noon on the Wednesday before the program if the cancellation is based on attendance. Be prepared to spend some time outside.

Cost: $35 Adults, $25 children <12

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

Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Savor the taste of the season as we boil down our local maple sap. Discover the many methods used throughout history to make this tasty treat. Free samples are available. State Route 664 South, Logan, OH 43138

Cost: Free

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

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with bordelaise, Asparagus with Lemony Hollandaise, Caramel Pot de Creme. Limit 8 Students. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's and a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago.

Cost: $55 per person

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

2 pm. Along a 1/3 mile trail, look for puppets that will help us learn about animal homes. Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area. Ages 1-18. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

1-4 pm. Sat/Sun. 4465 Coonpath Rd. Carroll, OH. Folk art in various mediums: acrylics, paper and wood, fabric art, ceramic sculpture, jewelry and more. Whimsical, colorful art at affordable prices.

Cost: Free

Contact: Blue Shoe Arts Gallery, Phone: 740-756-7874

Looking to celebrate St. Paddy's Day early, then come to Ravenwood Castle for either the evening or for the weekend. But watch out, it could turn deadly if your are not careful! The Rose & Thistle Pub opens at 5:30 pm and dinner is served at 7 pm. Following dinner, 'Random Acts' will set the crime scene, find a not so willing victim and then sing about it! Now who wouldn't like that! Trust us, there will be plenty of audience participation opportunities and you could have the most important part in the show (the victim). Wear your green and hope the 'luck of the Irish' is with you and you don't become the next victim. Then again, we always love to have an excuse for an Irish Wake . . . Reservations required. Price for the dinner and show only $59 per person plus tax and gratuity. We also offer special packages for a One or Two Night Stay including the dinner and show. Call to make your reservations.

Cost: $59 dinner & show

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

10-11 am. $8 members. $10 non members. Instructors: Lisa Schorr, Emily Westenhouser. Why watch cartoons when you could be creating your own masterpiece at the Decorative Arts Center's Saturday Studio? Learn hats in March and paper vessels in April.

Cost: $8-$10 per class

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

8 am - 12 pm. Alley Park, Business Route 33 South of Lancaster. Free admission to Maple Tapping Festival activities. $4 charge for Pancake Breakfast.

Cost: Free admission, $4 breakfast

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

10 am - 12 pm. $48 members /$60 non members (per team). Instructor: Barbara Jupin. Make a 14" pillow. A pillow is an excellent project for a beginning quilter. Bring one sewing machine per team.

Cost: $48-$60 per team

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

7:30 pm. Peter Jarjisian, conductor. Singing Men of Ohio & Singing Men of Ohio Alumni and Friends.

Cost: Fee

Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium, Phone: 740-593-4244

6:30-9:30 pm. Restaurant Salaam features a belly dancer every Saturday night. Dine entranced. 21 West Washington Street, Athens.

Cost: Free event

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

2 pm. Walk 1.5 miles through the wetland in search of animal tracks on the ground. We'll make a track craft after the hike. Ages 1-18. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

Renewable Energy-What can you Do? presented by Jerry Hutton. After a delicious Sunday dinner in January, February and March, join us in the fireside room from 7:30-8:30 pm. Each Sunday we will have a different speaker on a variety of topics like Global Warming, Storytelling and Ancient Earthworks. This is FREE to all our guests.As an added bonus, your overnight stay will be 25% off.

Cost: Free to lodging & dinner guest

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

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. Mar 14th That Thing We Do (maiden voyage. don't miss this). Mar 21st Jim Wachtel/Terry Douds (tentative). Mar 28th Coolville Hot Club with Emily Burhans on vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

2 pm. Look, listen and learn about this unusual group of birds on a 2 mile hike. Springhouse Program Area, 8445 Winchester Rd. NW. All ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

2 pm. The Capital Area Paper Shapers will provide instruction and demonstrations in an amazing variety of folded paper objects. This is not your grandmother's origami. Adult oriented but all ages and levels invited to participate. Paper provided.

Cost: $5-8 per person

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

1 pm. Join the park manager and naturalist for a rugged 5 mile off-trail hike and learn about Clear Creek's cultural and natural history. the hike will be approximately 5 miles and will last about 4 hours. It will be a rugged hike so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. This hike is not recommended for young children. Ages 6 and up. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

10 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri. "By the Book" Exhibit. Southeastern Ohio Watermedia Society members used a book title that they enjoy, catches their attention or they feel drawn to as the inspiration for their entry in this show.

Cost: Free

Contact: John McIntire Library, Phone: 740-453-0391

"19 Women of Appalachia Exhibit" Jan 4 - Apr 3. Mon-Fri 8 am -10 pm, Sat 12-5 pm. The Exhibit is part of a collection of events, January through March showcasing Appalachian Ohio's visual, literary and performing women artists from Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Hocking counties. The 2009 exhibit featured five artists. The following artists are participating: Sisters in Recovery Collective- Transformation Quilt, Andrea Stern- Fiber, Betty Ranck- Photography, Bonnie Proudfoot- Glass, Danette Pratt- Fiber & Clay, Paula Popovich- Jewelry, Kelly Kalfs Lawrence- Clay, Marco Jerman- Photography, Sherri James- Glass & Steel, Kari Gunter-Seymour- Enhanced Photography, Lanna Galloway- Fiber, Marsha Egleston- Fiber, Tracy Duncan- Paint, Kate Christman- Paint/Mixed Media, Amanda Buchanan- Glass & Fine Silver, Jessica Sotelo Brooks- Paint, Nina Bates- Paint, and Simona Aizicovici- Pressed Flowers.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Multicultural Center Gallery, Phone: 740-593-9625

10-11 am. $8 for members and $10 for non members. Instructor: Emily Westenhouser. The Center believes love of the arts begins at a young age. This class uses children's books to bring artistic experiences to life. Following the reading, the story turns into an exciting art project. Children must attend with an adult. Mar 15th - Hats. Apr 19th - Paper Sculpture.

Cost: $8-$10 per class

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

8:00 pm One of Athens best kept secrets. The Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night. 6 W State St., Athens

Cost: Free

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

Kennedy Museum of Art hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 12-5 pm, Thursday from 12-8 pm, Friday 10 am - 5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays and holidays.This biennial exhibition of original works by Ohio University School of Art faculty presents artwork from a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, prints, photography, graphic design, drawing, and new media like video and installation art. Dates of the exhibition are January 8 - Mar 21, 2010. Art created by nearly 30 faculty members who create locally and exhibit nationally and internationally. Parking and admission are free.

Cost: Free

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

March-October Hours: Tues-Sun 1-4 pm and by appointment. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, children under 6, free. The Ohio Glass Museum will open its exhibit Let There Be Light. This display will feature the fascinating blown-glass lamps of Nick Delmatto and friends, as well as other manufactured lamps, candlesticks, lanterns, and various glass products designed and developed to bring light into our lives. Exhibit ends May 4th.

Cost: $3-6

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

Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm Curator: Barbara Hunzicker & Hal Stevens

Cost: Free

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

Gallery Hours: Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 12-5 pm, Thu 12-8 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Closed Mondays. The Dairy Barn Arts Center is excited to present Transcending the Figure: Contemporary Ceramics. Curated by Tom Bartel, Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Ohio University. Transcending the Figure will broaden the viewers idea of what the figure can do. Come see this contemporary, cutting edge ceramics exhibit, which will feature approximately 70 artworks by 20 Ceramic Artists from across the country. Runs March 12th - April 25th.

Cost: Members Free, Nominal Fee

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

10am-5pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (60+) and youth (ages 10-18). Free ages 9 and under and to all on Thursdays. This exhibition features carved and turned works by European, American, and Asian sculptors and artisans.

Cost: $4-6 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. The Logan Hocking Elementary & Middle School Art Classes will display the art they have been working on this year. Come enjoy the beauty of children's art work.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

10 am-5 pm on Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30 pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors (60+), youth (10-18 yrs) Free to children 9 and under and on Thursdays. Oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors and a selection of illustrations for children's books.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-7401

11 am - 4 pm. Tue-Sat. Works by local artists presenting their interpretation of the theme, in a variety of media. 158 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH. Exhibit ends Mar 31st.

Cost: Free

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

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

8 pm on March 18th & 19th. Stuart's welcomes back Louisiana's Red Stick Ramblers for what is sure to be another night filled with Cajun music and dancing! The Ramblers play a unique hybrid of Cajun, country, stringband, and swing influences - a sound marked by a daring willingness to experiment with mixing different elements. Hard driving, witty, eclectic, and honest, the music of the Red Stick Ramblers is inseparable from their way of life and the rich Louisiana culture that first inspired them. Their fifth album, My Suitcase Is Always Packed, is as much a travelogue as a sound recording, complete with audio snapshots of relentless all-night dances, laid back campfire sessions, dusty honky-tonks, and raucous family reunions.

Cost: $15-$23 per person

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

9 pm to Mignight This open stage repeats every Thursday and is perfect for singers and songwriters who enjoy an intimate setting. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens.

Cost: Free

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

6-8 pm. $12 members. $16 non-members. Instructors: Lisa Schorr, Trisha Clifford-Sprouse. Topic and art are silk dying. come and join us for a new tradition and an evening at the Center making friends and art together. Bring a snack to share.

Cost: $12-$16 per person

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

8pm - 12am. Come to the Front Room every Friday night and show off your talents! Or just get a cup of coffee and see all the talent the Ohio University area has to offer.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Baker Center, Phone: 740.593.4020

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

7:30 - 9 pm. Is this just another snipe hunt? No. What is an American Woodcock and why would I want to watch? Well, . . . this bird has one of the most elaborate courtship rituals of many of Ohio's avian friends and one of the most intriguing to observe. Bring along a pair of binoculars and meet the naturalist on the Expedition Trail located behind the naturalist office to find out. (Unfortunately, this bird is weather-dependent so keep your fingers crossed for clear skies.)

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

9 am - 5 pm. Registration/Reservations required. Hands-on photography workshop that provides practical and usable knowledge in nature photography. Workshops are held in the Hocking Hills State Park area. Slide program and handout information. Lunch is provided. 4 hour workshops by appointment.

Cost: $129 per person

Contact: The Old Bear's Den Center , Phone: 740-380-2039

2 pm. Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin near Old Man's Cave visitor Center for a closer look at Ohio's hawks, owls, eagles and vultures.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

8 pm. Celebrate the arrival of spring by taking a half mile evening walk with candle lanterns lighting our way. All ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

3:30 pm. Learn to identify migrating ducks and other birds at the wetlands. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area, Bowen Rd. All ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

6:30-9:30 pm. Restaurant Salaam features a belly dancer every Saturday night. Dine entranced. 21 West Washington Street, Athens.

Cost: Free event

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Crispy Plantains with Black Bean Mango Salsa, Calypso chicken with coconut and Lime, Nutty Upside Down Banana Cake with rum Caramel Sauce. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's and a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago.

Cost: $45 per person

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

7 pm. Take a 1 mile walk to watch the aerial courtship display of the American woodcock. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. All ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

Grades K-2 from 10-11 am. Grades 3-5 1-2 pm. Grades 5-8 3:30-5:30 pm. $10 members. $12 non members. Instructors: Lisa Schorr, Trisha Clifford-Sprouse. Papermaking is an ancient craft. Visit the Artful Paper exhibition and then discover how to make paper from recycled materials.

Cost: $10-$12

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

1:30 pm. Enjoy a 3 mile on and off trail walk to search for migrating birds and singing frogs. Ages 6 and up. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

7:30 pm. Keep your eyes to the skies and watch the spectacular flight of the American woodcock. Buzzard's Roost Picnic area. All ages. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

4 pm. hosted by First United Methodist Church, Corner of E Wheeling & High St., Lancaster. No admission will be charged, suggesting rather that those in attendance bring a food item, with all contributions collected and taken to a local food bank for distribution. We are hopeful of assembling over 500, and the audience will become the choir in this unique experience, with Chorale serving only as a core. Guest conductors and soloists will be featured, as we all join voices singing the great hymns of faith that have inspired and sustained us for generations! If you love the great old hymns, this is an experience you won't want to miss, as it will create memories that will be with you for a lifetime.

Cost: Free

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

Ancient Earthworks presented Wanda Hambrick. After a delicious Sunday dinner in January, February and March, join us in the fireside room from 7:30-8:30 pm. Each Sunday we will have a different speaker on a variety of topics like Global Warming, Storytelling and Ancient Earthworks. This is FREE to all our guests.As an added bonus, your overnight stay will be 25% off.

Cost: Free to lodging & dinner guest

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

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. Mar 21st Jim Wachtel/Terry Douds (tentative). Mar 28th Coolville Hot Club with Emily Burhans on vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

1-4 pm. Holistic Health Now - Series I. "Taking Care Taking Charge". An introduction to Holistic Healthcare presented by Mary Jo Ruggieri PhD, Director of Institute of Holistic Health Careers "Education Wellness Professionals" Hosted by the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. The four free seminars are open to anyone interested in learning how to improve their lives utilizing holistic health options. There will be a drawing, after each seminar, for a free gift certificate for Holistic Health Classes/products.

Cost: Free/Registration Required

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

8:00 pm One of Athens best kept secrets. The Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night. 6 W State St., Athens

Cost: Free

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

10 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri. "By the Book" Exhibit. Southeastern Ohio Watermedia Society members used a book title that they enjoy, catches their attention or they feel drawn to as the inspiration for their entry in this show.

Cost: Free

Contact: John McIntire Library, Phone: 740-453-0391

"19 Women of Appalachia Exhibit" Jan 4 - Apr 3. Mon-Fri 8 am -10 pm, Sat 12-5 pm. The Exhibit is part of a collection of events, January through March showcasing Appalachian Ohio's visual, literary and performing women artists from Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Hocking counties. The 2009 exhibit featured five artists. The following artists are participating: Sisters in Recovery Collective- Transformation Quilt, Andrea Stern- Fiber, Betty Ranck- Photography, Bonnie Proudfoot- Glass, Danette Pratt- Fiber & Clay, Paula Popovich- Jewelry, Kelly Kalfs Lawrence- Clay, Marco Jerman- Photography, Sherri James- Glass & Steel, Kari Gunter-Seymour- Enhanced Photography, Lanna Galloway- Fiber, Marsha Egleston- Fiber, Tracy Duncan- Paint, Kate Christman- Paint/Mixed Media, Amanda Buchanan- Glass & Fine Silver, Jessica Sotelo Brooks- Paint, Nina Bates- Paint, and Simona Aizicovici- Pressed Flowers.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Multicultural Center Gallery, Phone: 740-593-9625

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

Cost: Free

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

Gallery Hours: Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 12-5 pm, Thu 12-8 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Closed Mondays. The Dairy Barn Arts Center is excited to present Transcending the Figure: Contemporary Ceramics. Curated by Tom Bartel, Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Ohio University. Transcending the Figure will broaden the viewers idea of what the figure can do. Come see this contemporary, cutting edge ceramics exhibit, which will feature approximately 70 artworks by 20 Ceramic Artists from across the country. Runs March 12th - April 25th.

Cost: Members Free, Nominal Fee

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

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

Cost: Free

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

11 am - 4 pm. Tue-Sat. Works by local artists presenting their interpretation of the theme, in a variety of media. 158 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH. Exhibit ends Mar 31st.

Cost: Free

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

10am-5pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (60+) and youth (ages 10-18). Free ages 9 and under and to all on Thursdays. This exhibition features carved and turned works by European, American, and Asian sculptors and artisans.

Cost: $4-6 per person

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

10 am-5 pm on Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30 pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors (60+), youth (10-18 yrs) Free to children 9 and under and on Thursdays. Oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors and a selection of illustrations for children's books.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-7401

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. The Logan Hocking Elementary & Middle School Art Classes will display the art they have been working on this year. Come enjoy the beauty of children's art work.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

March-October Hours: Tues-Sun 1-4 pm and by appointment. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, children under 6, free. The Ohio Glass Museum will open its exhibit Let There Be Light. This display will feature the fascinating blown-glass lamps of Nick Delmatto and friends, as well as other manufactured lamps, candlesticks, lanterns, and various glass products designed and developed to bring light into our lives. Exhibit ends May 4th.

Cost: $3-6

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

9-11 pm Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey Coffee's own poetry, prose and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for many to exchange a variety of ideas and writings. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens

Cost: Free

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

Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm Curator: Barbara Hunzicker & Hal Stevens

Cost: Free

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

9 pm to Mignight This open stage repeats every Thursday and is perfect for singers and songwriters who enjoy an intimate setting. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: $10 per person

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

7:30 pm. Discover the ways coyotes live with humans and ways humans can live with coyotes as we try to call them with howls on a 2 mile walk. Glacier Knoll Picnic area, Bowen Rd. All ages. Not Wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

6-10 pm. The artists showing new work this month will surprise and delight audiences with their thought-provoking art. Warm studios will greet you with fabulous fare.

Cost: Free

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

6:30-9:30 pm. Restaurant Salaam features a belly dancer every Saturday night. Dine entranced. 21 West Washington Street, Athens.

Cost: Free event

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

8 pm. American jazz fusion guitarist Larry Coryell and American acoustic fingerstyle guitarist and singer, music producer and educator, and co-founder of Kicking Mule records, Stefan Grossman will appear. 39495 St. Clair Road, Pomeroy, OH.

Cost: $25 per person

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

8 pm. Bring the kids on this 1.5 mile hike to discover mysteries in the night. Springhouse Program Area. All ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free admission & parking

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

1-3 pm. Meet at the Naturalist Office. Pickaway County is celebrating its bicentennial, so get to know one of its treasures a little better. Stop by for a scavenger hunt sheet, and then set out into the park to learn about its history. All ages. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

8:30 am - 1 pm. Vendors set up 7:30 am. Admission $3. Ladies and children under 12 free. Free parking. Free coffee. Trophies awarded through 3rd place per class. Lots of door prizes. Vendor tables $40. Great refreshments available.

Cost: $3.00

Contact: Tony Scott-Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Phone: 740-687-5038

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

7:45 pm. Bring your dog and watch the nearly full moon rise during a 1.5 mile hike to Lake Emily. Friendly dogs only please. Dogs must be on a leash. Be prepared to clean up after your pet. Ages 6 and up. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Join Kathy McIntire from The Artist Within in Baltimore as we make colorful Glycerin Soaps worthy of gift giving. After will be a demonstration class on Crab Cakes with Artichoke Cream, Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Asparagus, Strawberry Rhubarb Pastry Pockets. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's and a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago.

Cost: $59 per person

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

7 pm. Jazz and Blues return to Nelsonville with the 4th Annual Music in the Schools featuring Mark Pender, the trumpet player from the Conan O'Brien Show! Featuring performances from R and B Station with Mark Pender, and the Alexander High School Jazz Band. There will also be workshops during the day. This event is sponsored by Alexander High School, Athens County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and WXTQ Radio.

Cost: $10 advance, $15 door

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

7:30 pm. Look and listen for spring peepers, chorus frogs and other creatures while exploring a wetland. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Bowen Rd. All ages. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

9 pm. Bruce Dalzell is the patriarch of the Athens music scene. He is a craftsman, constructing delicate and thoughtful folk tunes that cut through all the pretense of the modern music industry to hit listeners at their core. Although his catalogue of tunes is not without dark or mournful underpinnings, his songs always glow out of that dark night, with the soft but steady warmth of Bruce. His personal musical achievements are enviable enough on their own, having been recently nominated for a WAMMIE award for his song “Tocoi Light,” and having graced the stage of West Virginia Public Radio’s much-celebrated “Mountain Stage” roots music radio program. His legacy is also manifest in his studio (I Love Brucie studios), his family, all musically celebrated themselves (his wife and sometimes musical partner, Gay is a member of The Local Girls, and their adult son Harlan is one half of The Princes of Hollywood), and his unflappable commitment to playing pro-bono A&R man to the scores of hopeful, novice singer-songwriters who clamber to his long-running open mics at Baker University Center’s Bunch of Grapes room Wednesday nights, and The Front Room on Friday nights. Sensing that he could offer even more, he took it upon himself to create Singer-Songwriter showcases at Donkey Coffee for emerging local talent, which eventually bore a child in the form of an ongoing CD series. No matter how bad the new arrivals to the open stages are, no matter how many times he has heard the same cover song, he always gently taps his feet, and he always earnestly claps. For this, he has garnered neither fame nor fortune, but he does have the enduring respect of hundreds of strummers who left Athens better musicians than when they arrived.

Cost: $3-5 per person

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

Enjoy a 4 mile walk with the naturalist along the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail. Ages 6 and up. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. Mar 28th Coolville Hot Club with Emily Burhans on vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

7 pm. Stuart's is excited to announce the return of Paul Thorn to our stage. Paul has come very close to selling out his last two performances, and with good reason. Kris Kristofferson calls him "...the best kept secret in the music business." the first thing you notice is the Voice, unique and distinctive, the voice of a man who has walked a long, hot span over dusty Mississippi country roads. At turns soulful, raw, melancholy, brazen, funky, circumspect, serene, brooding, and mutinous, the voice expresses the range of human emotions, from forlorn grimness to incandescent optimism. and after repeated listens, you realize that his is not merely the voice of a poet but also of a merciful prophet, a summation not unjustified. Those who follow the career of Paul Thorn believe he is both. His newest CD is A Long Way From Tupelo, a collection of songs which once again illustrates Thorn's versatility and authentic connection to the music of the Mississippi heartland: blues, country, gospel, rhythm and blues, and rock 'n' roll. Thorn excels as a musical storyteller. Maybe, given his background, he just can't help it. His songs are conduits for that gritty part of the South where beleaguered wisdom is as likely from the bottom of a bottle of Johnny Walker Red as it is from the pulpit of an old country church. And the latest Paul Thorn CD remains true to form. For more information visit www.paulthorn.com.

Cost: $16-$19 per person

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

8:00 pm One of Athens best kept secrets. The Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night. 6 W State St., Athens

Cost: Free

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

"19 Women of Appalachia Exhibit" Jan 4 - Apr 3. Mon-Fri 8 am -10 pm, Sat 12-5 pm. The Exhibit is part of a collection of events, January through March showcasing Appalachian Ohio's visual, literary and performing women artists from Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Hocking counties. The 2009 exhibit featured five artists. The following artists are participating: Sisters in Recovery Collective- Transformation Quilt, Andrea Stern- Fiber, Betty Ranck- Photography, Bonnie Proudfoot- Glass, Danette Pratt- Fiber & Clay, Paula Popovich- Jewelry, Kelly Kalfs Lawrence- Clay, Marco Jerman- Photography, Sherri James- Glass & Steel, Kari Gunter-Seymour- Enhanced Photography, Lanna Galloway- Fiber, Marsha Egleston- Fiber, Tracy Duncan- Paint, Kate Christman- Paint/Mixed Media, Amanda Buchanan- Glass & Fine Silver, Jessica Sotelo Brooks- Paint, Nina Bates- Paint, and Simona Aizicovici- Pressed Flowers.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, Multicultural Center Gallery, Phone: 740-593-9625

11 am - 4 pm. Tue-Sat. Works by local artists presenting their interpretation of the theme, in a variety of media. 158 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH. Exhibit ends Mar 31st.

Cost: Free

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

Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm Curator: Barbara Hunzicker & Hal Stevens

Cost: Free

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

March-October Hours: Tues-Sun 1-4 pm and by appointment. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, children under 6, free. The Ohio Glass Museum will open its exhibit Let There Be Light. This display will feature the fascinating blown-glass lamps of Nick Delmatto and friends, as well as other manufactured lamps, candlesticks, lanterns, and various glass products designed and developed to bring light into our lives.

Cost: $3-6

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

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

Cost: Free

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

10 am-5 pm on Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30 pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors (60+), youth (10-18 yrs) Free to children 9 and under and on Thursdays. Oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolors and a selection of illustrations for children's books.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-7401

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

10am-5pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10am-8:30pm Thu, 9am-5pm Sat. $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (60+) and youth (ages 10-18). Free ages 9 and under and to all on Thursdays. This exhibition features carved and turned works by European, American, and Asian sculptors and artisans.

Cost: $4-6 per person

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

Gallery Hours: Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 12-5 pm, Thu 12-8 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Closed Mondays. The Dairy Barn Arts Center is excited to present Transcending the Figure: Contemporary Ceramics. Curated by Tom Bartel, Assistant Professor of Fine Art at Ohio University. Transcending the Figure will broaden the viewers idea of what the figure can do. Come see this contemporary, cutting edge ceramics exhibit, which will feature approximately 70 artworks by 20 Ceramic Artists from across the country. Runs March 12th - April 25th.

Cost: Members Free, Nominal Fee

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

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

Cost: Free

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