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

Cost: Prices Vary.

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

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

Cost: $7 per day

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

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

Cost: $15.95-$22.95

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: $3-6 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Minimal Fee

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

5-11 pm Wed/Thu/Fri. 11 am - 11 pm Sat. Main Stage. Wed, Sep 1. 6 pm Grand Parade. Thu, Sep 2. 7:30 p.m. – Selection of 2009 Sweet Corn Sweetheart (Queen’s Pageant). Fri, Sep 3. 8:00 p.m. – David Frizzell. Sat, Sep 4. 8:00 p.m. – Introduction of 2010 Sweet Corn Sweetheart and Court. 8:00 p.m. – Darrell Worley. Other events. Garden & Compact Tract Tug Pull. Antique Tractor Tug Pull (1959 and under). Corn Eating Contests. Live Country Music with “Touch of Silver”. Live Gospel Music with “One Way”. Hula Hoop Contests. Live Rock Music with Teen Bands from "Rock Factory". 21st Annual Ken Keener Classic 5-K Run. Kiddie Tractor Pull. Outhouse Races. Live Vintage Music with "Velvet Kryptonite". Bluegrass Music by Evan Lanier and the Bluegrass Express. Dave and Marty Square Dance Band. Square Dance. Demonstrations by Central Ohio Corp. of Dance Clubs. The Voices of Ohio. The Ragtime Strutters.

Cost: Free Admission, $10 parking

Contact: Millersport Sweet Corn Festival, Phone: 740-467-3639

12-2 pm. Series dates include Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7. Instructor: Lisa Schorr. Learn the fundamentals of watercolor and strengthen current skills. Participants should bring the following supplies: 18” X 24” watercolor tablet or paper, watercolor brushes and a set of tube watercolor paints.

Cost: $47-54 for series

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

10 am. Come and see something off the beaten path. Join us for a hike through Old Man's Cave to the little visited Broken Rock Falls and see what makes this place so special. Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center.

Cost: Free

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

2 pm Wed for Campers only. 12 pm Thu for Midway (food, beer & trade show) and Rodeo. Live Music. Barstool Races. T-shirt contests. Bike Show. Campground parade. Rodeo games, qualifying & grand nationals. Christian Service. Tattoo Contest. Monster trucks. General Information: Camping is primitive there may be some hook-ups but no guarantee first come first serve. Camp fires must be contained. Showers on site. All competitor sign-ups are done at the show. NO ONE UNDER 18 ALLOWED (NO EXCEPTIONS) Pack it in - Pack it out! No weapons. Cameras allowed (cannot sell, give, or offer for sale any pictures or accounting of this event for publication without the permission of Action Promotions, Inc.) No glass bottles

Cost: $15-20 1-day pass

Contact: Easyrider Rodeo, Phone: 800-962-9857

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

Cost: Free

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

Portsmouth River Days opens on Thursday at 5:00p.m. and runs through Sunday. River Days is held on the riverfront and in the adjacent historic Boneyfiddle district of Portsmouth, Ohio. There is free nightly entertainment on the riverfront stage, arts and crafts, mid-way rides and more. Grand Parade begins at 11:00a.m., Saturday and Queens Pageant is at the Vern Riffe Center at Shawnee State University Saturday night. The festival ends on Sunday night with our Fireworks Extravaganza at 10:00p.m. Website: www.riverdays.org.

Cost: Free

Contact: Portsmouth River Days, Phone: 740-357-5059

5-7 pm. 15 beers. And BBQ appetizers. On the last Thursday of every month (in The Cooking Studio on the third floor of the Inn, except for May and June). Four wines to taste with light snacks. Expert wine representatives chatting about the wine. Bottles available for purchase at state minimum retail. Most wines by bottle will be $9-15 to purchase. Educational, casual and fun.

Cost: $25 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

12 pm Fri through 7 pm Sun. Free primitive camping. ATV & Motorcycle Rally Trail. Cost: Come Friday for entire weekend $40. Come Saturday for 2 days $30. Come Sunday only $20. No Riding after 11:00 PM (Security & EMT's for Entire Event). Rock Garden and Mud Pits open all weekend. Quality Food Vendor open all weekend. Dogs & Campfires Allowed. We have made several improvements to the grounds: Rock Garden. Water truck for dust control in campgrounds. Course Marshals all around the ATV & MC Rally course controlling everyone in the correct directions. More Shield Security people. Dumpster & garbage cans for easier & much appreciated campsite clean up. Enjoy about 1000 acres of off-roading park. There are trails everywhere, plenty of mud holes, hills & rocks, and a huge free camping area. This is the place to be on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Cost: $20-$40

Contact: Powerline Park, Phone: 800-847-3287

Fri 3rd - 9 am. Cattle Round-Up, doctoring and Banding/Team Roping. Sat 4th - 9 am. Team Penning/Cutting Clinic. 11 am. Warm-Up Clinic. 7 pm. Cowboy Dinner. 8 pm. Dance. Sun 5th. 10 am. fun Day Ranch Rodeo. Versatility Stock Horse Competition. Smoke Rise is 2000 acres of privately owned land, bordered by a wildlife management area and the Wayne National Forest, totaling over 30,000 continuous acres. The property has a host of features, from rock bluffs to lush green bottom land. There are ponds to water your horse, or just fish the day away. Birds, beaver, deer, turkey, raccoon, grouse, and squirrels just to name a few, all provide the opportunity to view some of the abundant wildlife here.

Cost: Call for prices.

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: $3.00 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

Join us as we celebrate our Second Annual Beer, Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival. Shaw’s will feature American Regional Barbecue, a Beer Tasting and a Beer Cooking Class. There will be live music on Labor Day Weekend featuring local Bluegrass. Book a two-night stay with us at Shaw’s Inn (Thursday-Monday) and get 25% off your room rate for both nights! Schedule of Events: All events will take place within Shaw's Restaurant & Inn. Friday, the 3rd: Shaw's Beer Tasting: Beer for Tasting, Beer for Sale, BBQ Appetizers. $25/person, 5-7pm. Reservations required. Saturday, the 4th: Cooking Class: “What Ales You?”. Menu: TBA Live Bluegrass Music: Band TBA There is a $10 food/drink minimum per person during the band's performance. Sunday, the 5th: Live Bluegrass Music: Band TBA. There is a $10 food/drink minimum per person during the band's performance.

Cost: $10-25 events

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

7 pm. Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon, 2:30 pm Sun. Raged PG. 1 hour and 51 minutes. Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protege. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorceror's Apprentice.

Cost: $4 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

4 pm. Rib Fest - hosted by the Minority Business Resource Network featuring great food and music. Taste award winning BBQ and listen to R & B, Jazz and Funk for this two day event.

Cost: Free event

Contact: Minority Business Resource Network, Phone: 740-819-1312

7 pm Fri. Opening reception and campfire. $375 includes two full days of instruction, three nights in a shared cabin, a Friday night marshmallow roast, live music Saturday night and a Sunday night cookout. Private rooms in the lodge are available for an extra fee. Ages: 18 & up. Touch the Earth Adventures invites you to a weekend-long retreat celebrating the spirit of the region’s Appalachian roots. Combining nature-based adventure with traditional craftsmanship, music and plenty of laughter, participants create their own adventure from a menu of educational workshops taught by professional instructors. Learn the basics of backpacking, nature photography, kayaking and birding, or study the skills of beading or crafting your own handmade paper. Saturday night features an unforgettable merging of acoustic guitar, clawhammer banjo and hammered dulcimer from celebrated musicians Steve and Ruth Smith, whose style of Celtic and Appalachian music has been featured on XM Radio and NPR. Don’t miss this incredible weekend of relaxation, learning, friendship and nature.

Cost: $375 per person

Contact: Touch the Earth Adventures, Phone: 740-592-3496

6-9 pm. Join members of the Artist Colony of Zanesville throughout Downtown Zanesville on the first Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. 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 event

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

2 pm. Enjoy a fun and relaxing cruise on the mighty Muskingum River aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler.

Cost: $4-8 per person

Contact: Lorena Sternwheeler, Phone: 740-455-8282

6-8 pm. Enjoy a delicious meal and a relaxing cruise on the mighty Muskingum River aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler.

Cost: $30 per person - reservations

Contact: Lorena Sternwheeler, Phone: 740-455-8282

9 pm. Perth Elliott is an ambitious and provocative, Detroit-based artist of the first order. Combining stirring vocals with piano and organ sounds, her recent release, The Gay Church, has been winning hearts and minds far and wide. Cynthia Robinson is a rising performer with a distinctive presence and an unforgettable voice.

Cost: Nominal Fee

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

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

11 am departure. Once a year, all the privately-owned cabooses may be ridden in a special train comprised completely of "cabeese." Railfans will enjoy several photo run-bys during the excursion which lasts approximately 3 hours and travels to the end of the line in East Logan. Cost: Adult $27; Child (3-12) $18 (Under 3 yrs. old ride free but must sit on guardian's lap.) Advance reservations are suggested since seating is very limited on this unique train. Tickets may also be purchased in the depot. The depot opens two hours prior to departure of the first train.

Cost: $18-27 per person

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

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Grilled Beer Flatbread with Beer Cheese Spread, Beer Braised Filet Mignon, Frosted chocolate Stout Cake. Microbrew beers will be available Demonstration Style. Bring a friend and you will receive 1/2 off your class tuition. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's. Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago's top restaurants for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

Cost: $50 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

Open House 6:30-8 pm. Normal Business Hours: 1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. View a variety of artists tell a story with a camera.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

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

Cost: $40 per canoe

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

The Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival began in 1920 as the Fall Festival, and has become one of Central Ohio’s favorite traditions. Held in the historic, downtown Canal Winchester, this three day festival retains the small town charm that reminds us of our heritage. The festival offers something for everyone – including free entertainment on two stages with some of the area’s top acts, car show with 200 cars, food, arts and crafts, rides, a scholarship pageant, and the largest Labor Day parade in Central Ohio. For festival information go to www.cwlaborday.org or call (614) 470-0949.

Cost: Free

Contact: Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival, Phone: 614-470-0949

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

Cost: Free

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

All Day. 3rd Annual John Sowers Memorial Games. Call for details.

Cost: Free

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

7 pm. Prepare your evening meal over a campfire and enjoy a 1-mile walk afterwards. Bring food to roast. Drinks provided. Ages 3 +. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

6-9 pm on Sep 4th. 5-8 pm Sep 5th. Enjoy live music by Death by Banjo on September 4th and Grassahol on September 5th at Shaw's Restaurant and Inn during the Third Annual Beer, Barbecue and Bluegrass Weekend.

Cost: $10 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

Warm ups at 4 pm and Racing at 6:30 pm. 1 on 1 Spectacular Drags and Full Racing program. Dirt track racing at the fastest 1/5 mile in the Midwest! 600 CC Outlaw Mini-Sprints, Modified Lite Dwarf Cars, Sportsmen Dwarf Cars & 4 Cyl. Stock & Mini Late Models. Race track located at 3500 Little Creek Rd., Frankfort, OH. General Admission $10 (regular races), children under 12 free with an adult. For more information call 740-998-2179 or visit www.35raceway.com

Cost: $10 general admission

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

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

Cost: Free

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

Located on Main Street in downtown Frankfort from 8am-11pm. Come celebrate the beauty of Sunflowers in downtown Frankfort, Labor Day Weekend. Our fun filled family festival includes arts and crafts, Sunflower show, fantastic food, all day entertainment, kiddie tractor pull. Baby contest, car show & our infamous TUG-O-WAR. Bring your entire family and enjoy our down home hospitality. Parade starts at 4:00pm on Saturday .Visit www.sunflowerfestival.net or call 740-998-4060 for more information.

Cost: Free

Contact: International Sunflower Festival, Phone: 740-998-4060

10 am. Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park.

Cost: Free

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

1 pm. Learn about some of Ohio's wild creatures from mounts, skins, and skulls. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area, Bowen Rd. All ages. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

2 pm. Get a scavenger hunt list from the naturalists and then look through the picnic area for specific items. Receive a prize for finishing! Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area. All ages. Fully Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

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

2 pm. Come learn about some of Ohio's birds of prey and take a short 1 mile hike to see if we can find any. Ages 6 +. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

9 am. Enjoy a 10-mile ride along the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail. Meet Glacier Knoll Picnic Area, Bowen Rd. Ages 6 +. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

2-4 pm. Get an up close look at bird nests, feathers, and make a bird track craft. Meet at Farm Entrance. All ages. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

11 am - 6 pm. A day of workshops, exhibits, demonstrations, old- fashioned family games, horse drawn wagon rides, music and more.www.ohiogreenliving.org. This year's event features dozens of workshops on green living (from solar rebate info, to straw bale construction, to rainwater collection, to premaculture, to wellness...and everything in between). There will also be kayaking, a fishing workshop for ages 7-17, a ride up the river on the Lorena, live music all day long on the solar stage and children's programs with arts and crafts and games and songs and stories and more.

Cost: Free event

Contact: Ohio Green Living, Phone: 740-674-4300

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

Cost: $10-13 per person

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

1 pm. Discover hawks, owls, ospreys and other birds of prey through mounts, skulls, and pictures. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area, Bowen Rd. All ages. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. View a variety of artists tell a story with a camera.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

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

Cost: Free

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

For additional information please call, email itsmal@msn.com or visit us on the web at http://belmontcountyagriculturalsociety.samsbiz.com/.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Belmont County Fair, Phone: 740-484-4726

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

7 pm. Our FREE Outdoor Concert Series continues with The Hot Seats from Richmond, Virginia! Come on down to the Stuart's parking lot for a great evening of free music in the outdoors! We'll have a beer garden too. The Hot Seats were formed eight years ago (2002) in Richmond, VA as a good-time band between new friends, many of whom were exploring a genre unknown to them on equally novel instruments. It started with weekly gig, rapidly followed by trips out of town, festival appearances, longer tours, new music, new influences, competition-winning performances (both individually and as an ensemble) three critically acclaimed trips to the UK, and five albums. With each year and step forward, the band has honed a focus on the traditions from which it draws, and a tongue-in-cheek irony more comparable to Jonathan Swift than to South Park. For more information, visit www.thehotseats.net

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

8 pm. Is Rose Lake really haunted or could it be something else? Join the naturalist and the Haunted Hocking "HHIT" team at the Rose Lake dam to explore the possibilities. (This program does contain ghost stories, so parents, you know your children best and should decide if it is appropriate. Please, no pets at Haunted Hocking.) Organized by: Hocking Hills State Park

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

6 pm. Get together with a group of friends and come party the evening away with Inn Owner Terry Lingo, Chef Anthony and a selected wine expert. Bring all your questions and a hearty appetite. come and we'll provide an unforgettable evening. Spring Wine TasteInn will showcase French Wines. Fall wines on September 10th will feature wines from Australia and New Zealand. Learn a little, drink a little, and laugh a lot! The evening begins at 6 pm with appetizers and your first pour.

Cost: $75 per person

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

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 - 6 pm. One the grounds of The Wagnalls Memorial at 150 E. Columbus St, Lithopolis. Junior Beekeeping - Kids try on a beekeeping suit and learn all about beekeeping at the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association Booth. Honey Cook-Off and Sale. Honey Extraction demonstration. Live music. Dave Hawkins 12-1:30 pm. Luxury Brown 2:30-4 pm. Swing's the Thing Big Band 4:30-6 pm.

Cost: Free

Contact: Marianne Daily, Phone: 614-837-2031

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: $12-17 per person

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

9 am - 7 pm. Canoe Race- 9 am. 5 miles on the Hocking River, Cash prizes. Registration fee required. Electro shocking demonstration. Kid's games and activities. Games with prizes, corn hole, coloring pages, nature crafts and activities. Live music. Discounted canoe trips and sales. Enjoy Folk Music with the Foothill Folk Society - a Chillicothe based music group. Bluegrass that will get your toes a tappin'. Sing along, dance in the aisles or just enjoy the lively bluegrass music from our local crew. How many fish in the River? Come and see as the division of Wildlife brings many of the different fish species of the Hocking River in for an up close and personal observation during the Electro Shocking Demonstration.

Cost: Free Event, Race fees

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

9 pm. Formerly most noted for their involvement in the folk trio, The Accident That Led Me to the World, Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards are back on tour, this time stopping at Donkey to share a fresh set their country/folk/indie fare.

Cost: Nominal Fee

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

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

Cost: Free

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

7 pm. The weather is getting warm and that always means it is time for Stuart's to move our shows out of the theater and into our parking lot for our Free Outdoor Concert Series! Shows will take place in June, July, August and September and Free and open to everyone, no tickets needed.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

6-9 pm. Enjoy the most scenic stretch of the Hocking River. Canoes and kayaks will launch in Rockbridge and finish in Enterprise. Paddlers can stop and hike across Ohio's largest natural rock bridge at Rockbridge State Nature Reserve. Basic paddling instruction is available for first timers. Refreshments served. Reservations recommended.

Cost: $25 per person

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

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. View a variety of artists tell a story with a camera.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

2 pm. Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural & cultural history of this area of the park.

Cost: Free

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

8 pm. Stuart's is thrilled to welcome back Junior Brown to our stage. Following years as Austin's best-kept secret, then a few more as the town's one must-see act for visiting musicians and label heads, Junior Brown and his music have since found an audience far beyond the Lone Star border. Junior's first two albums (12 Shades of Brown and Guit With It) have helped establish him as a crowd favorite from Texas roadhouses to the hippest clubs of New York City and Europe.

Cost: $20-$33 per person

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

6 pm. Travel across the world without ever leaving your town! The Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library will host Armchair Travels with John Timms. The VCHS Art Teacher will offer a slideshow presentation of his recent summer travels across England and Scotland. It will be held at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room on September 17. Light refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Library. This event is free and open to the public.

Cost: Free

Contact: The Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library, Phone: 740-596-5691

10 am-6:30 pm Fri & Sun. 10 am - 8:30 pm Sat. A Top 100 Event in USA by the ABA. Learn Native Culture & Lifestyle.Fellowship & Competition. Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Storytelling, Demos and much more. Experience Dance & Drum Competitions and over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen & Traders. Held Rain or Shine with the Public Welcome w/ Free Parking. For additional Fri, Sat and Sun hourly schedules please visit http://www.mohicanpowwow.com/events.htm. "This is a Real Native Pow-Wow, not a hobbyist show."

Cost: $4-8 per person

Contact: Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow, Phone: 800-766-2267

2 pm. Join the naturalist at the camp amphitheater to explore and take a closer look at some of our native residents. Naturalist will be available to explain and answer questions.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

7 pm. Fri/Sun/Mon, 2:30 pm Sun. Raged PG-13. 2 hours and 4 minutes. In ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Cost: $4 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

6 pm Murder Mystery begins. 7 pm Dinner is served. Call for additional information.

Cost: $32-$40 per person

Contact: Adena Mansion & Gardens, Phone: 800-319-7248

9 pm. This is a special event that features a virtuosic guitarist and blues singer with a list of credentials longer than a country mile... In addition to having sat in with Hot Tuna, George Worthmore has backed up the likes of Bo Diddley, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Ben E. King, Lou Christy, as well as The Platters. And for an evening, we're pleased to have him at Donkey! Opening the night is Zak Kramer, a skilled and versatile instrumentalist, who's sets are always as engaging as they are unpredictable.

Cost: Nominal Fee

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

10 am - 6 pm. The woods will be alive with one of Central Ohio's finest arts & crafts festivals. This Thornville tradition features more than 250 crafters from 6+ states. Bluegrass music, kettle-cooked food, and a pre-1840 encampment are some of the highlights held rain or shine. Parking is free - campers & buses are welcome. Handicapped parking & restrooms are available. 15 miles north of Lancaster.

Cost: $7 / children 10 & under free

Contact: Thornville Backwoods Fest, Phone: 740-246-4709

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

Cost: Free

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

1-4 pm Tue-Sun (until Oct 31). 1-4 pm Tue-Sat (Nov 1-Feb 28). It's Harvest Time shows the many ways glass products have been used to bring food to our dinner tables. Exhibit runs through Jan 4th, 2011.

Cost: $3-6 per person

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

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

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Caramelized Onion Cranberry Reduction Sauce with Chicken, Cabernet Bordelaise with Beef, Cheddar Bechamel with Pasta. Limit 8 Students. Hands On Style. Bring a friend and you will receive 1/2 off your class tuition. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's. Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago's top restaurants for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

Cost: $59 per person

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

6:30 am - 3:15 pm. 5K, 10K, 20K, 40K and 60K races beginning at the Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge, with the trail winding through vast wooded areas of the State Park and Hocking State Forest, crossing streams, deep gorges, shimmering waterfalls, lush forests and country roads, leading uphill and down.

Cost: $25-$30 to race

Contact: Hocking Hills Tourism Association, Phone: 740-385-2750

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

For additional information call, visit our website http://ashlandcountyfair.com, or email at info@ashlandcountyfair.com.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Ashland County Fair, Phone: 419-289-0466

11 am - 5 pm. The Vinton County Airport hosts the largest free airshow in Ohio! Day includes plane rides, experimental aircraft, parachutes, hang gliders, a candy drop and chicken barbeque.

Cost: Free

Contact: Vinton County Pilots and Boosters Association, Phone: 800-596-4459

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

Cost: $30 each or $100 all

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

7 pm. Fri/Sun/Mon, 2:30 pm Sun. Raged PG-13. 2 hours and 4 minutes. In ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Cost: $4 per person

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

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. View a variety of artists tell a story with a camera.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

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

Cost: Free

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

1-4 pm Tue-Sun (until Oct 31). 1-4 pm Tue-Sat (Nov 1-Feb 28). It's Harvest Time shows the many ways glass products have been used to bring food to our dinner tables. Exhibit runs through Jan 4th, 2011.

Cost: $3-6 per person

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

10am - 5 pm Tue-Sat. 12-5 pm Sun. Sue Hazen and Maryann Limmer, ceramic artists, and Margaret McGee, a painter, work together to express their thoughts on the South African Ndebele Indian Art. Exhibit runs through March 20. Part of Final Fridays in the Historic Square Arts District of Nelsonville.

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: $40 / $20 with your own kayak

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

6-8 pm Fri. Optional reception and workshop preview. 8 am Sat - 6 pm Sun. . The workshop will officially begin early on Saturday morning, September 25, also at The Gathering Place, for an initial classroom session on camera operations and functions and effective use of lenses for the variety of photographic situations often approached for nature and landscape photography. There will then be a short outing to either Cedar Falls or Rose Lake for practical application of lessons learned in class. Saturday afternoon will consist of instruction on the artistic aspects of nature and landscape photography as well as digital editing and workflow. Following dinner the group will reconvene for late afternoon and early evening landscape photography at Ash Cave. Sunday’s schedule will start very early for landscape photography at sunrise from the hilltop garden behind the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. There will be a short classroom session followed by trips to Cedar Falls, Old Man’s Cave and either Conkles Hollow or Rock House, depending upon the instructors assessment of the shoot conditions and subjects to be photographed. Sunday afternoon will consist of image critiques in the classroom as well as a presentation on the business and marketing aspects of professional nature photography. For Equipment and Gear recommendations and additional information please visit the web site at http://innatcedarfalls.com/group-events/workshops/.

Cost: $195 per person

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

8 pm. THIS IS A BACKSTAGE SHOW, SEATING IS LIMITED TO 75 PEOPLE. Rhapsody calls Richard Buckner "One of America's most unrecognized songwriting talents, Richard Buckner tells dusty tales of fortune and failure with uncommonly disarming conviction. With a voice that seems to channel the heartsick and fallen ghosts condemned to stir from one empty shot glass to the next, Buckner entrances all in earshot with his captivating and beguilingly simple poetics." We couldn't agree more. Don't miss a chance to see this great songwriter at a special backstage performance!

Cost: $12-14 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

12-5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat, 12-8 pm Thu, 1-5 pm Sun. Appalachia! is a national, juried photography exhibition that welcomes artistic, personal, and documentary images of Appalachia. This exhibition serves to promote photographers from across the nation, amateur and professional, and will feature NEW work that provides the viewer with an appreciation of the spirit and rich culture of Appalachia, a region that spans 13 states and diverse landscapes. Work that incorporates any photographic process is eligible for submission. Participating photographers do not need to reside in any of the 420 counties in the 13 Appalachian states, but the subject matter must be of the region. Applicants can check the following website for a map of the Appalachian Region: www.arc.gov/index.do.

Cost: $3.50 - 5.00 per person

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

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 fall class features 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

8 pm. Stuart's proudly welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked! Shocked is a traveler and a troubadour; a “picker-poet,” as they say in Texas who describes herself as "the most sophisticated hillbilly you'll ever meet." As a young feminist, she left Texas to travel, Kerouac-style, a musical vagabond caught up in Reagan-era grassroots politics. After 23 years playing music and over a dozen albums she still is doing what she does best: making records and playing shows all around the world. Michelle will be touring with a band and is slated to return to her roots, playing much of the music from her Short, Sharp, Shocked and Arkansas Traveler records. Tickets Info: $30 Box Seats $25 Floor Seats $20 Balcony. Tickets are available immediately.

Cost: $20-$30

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

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

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Caramelized Onion Cranberry Reduction Sauce with Chicken, Cabernet Bordelaise with Beef, Cheddar Bechamel with Pasta. Limit 8 Students. Hands On Style. Bring a friend and you will receive 1/2 off your class tuition. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's. Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago's top restaurants for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

Cost: $50 per person

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

Time: TBA. Register by July 1st for discounted rate. Rain Date 10-2-10. More info posted on website or call Amy Mackey at 740-597-1473 or mackey@ohio.edu.

Cost: TBA

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

7 pm. Enjoy nature at its best, when the leaves and seasons are changing. Top off this enchanting experience under a full moon on the Hocking River. Join us afterward for refreshments and live entertainment.

Cost: $35 per person

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

8 am. No, it's not another household chore - the River Clean Up is fun! Join your friends on the river to help preserve the Hocking's natural beauty. Everything is provided, from canoes to trash bags.

Cost: Free

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

10 am - 5 pm Sat. 11 am - 5 pm Sun. Event held in the Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge. Annual art show featuring the best of Hocking Hills artists and crafters. All handcrafted items are displayed.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association, Phone: 740-385-8245

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

Cost: Free

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

8 pm. Gates open 7 pm. Jorma Kaukonen, Spencer Bohren & Bill Kirchen's Honky Tonk Heaven. At the Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Cost: $25 per person

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

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

Cost: $40 / $20 with your own kayak

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

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

Cost: Free

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

7-11:00pm Paddle your canoe from sunset to moonlight, using the light of the moon as it reflects on the water. Your trip ends at the livery with a roaring bonfire, s'mores and a local bluegrass band for your enjoyment. Reservations highly recommended. Meet at the livery at 7:00 p.m. and be sure to bring a flashlight.

Cost: $35 per canoe for two people

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

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

Cost: $40 / $20 with your own kayak

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

12-5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat, 12-8 pm Thu, 1-5 pm Sun. Exhibit runs through November 21st. Appalachia! is a national, juried photography exhibition that welcomes artistic, personal, and documentary images of Appalachia. This exhibition serves to promote photographers from across the nation, amateur and professional, and will feature NEW work that provides the viewer with an appreciation of the spirit and rich culture of Appalachia, a region that spans 13 states and diverse landscapes. Work that incorporates any photographic process is eligible for submission. Participating photographers do not need to reside in any of the 420 counties in the 13 Appalachian states, but the subject matter must be of the region. Applicants can check the following website for a map of the Appalachian Region: www.arc.gov/index.do.

Cost: $3.50 - 5.00 per person

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

1-4 pm Tue-Sun (until Oct 31). 1-4 pm Tue-Sat (Nov 1-Feb 28). It's Harvest Time shows the many ways glass products have been used to bring food to our dinner tables. Exhibit runs through Jan 4th, 2011.

Cost: $3-6 per person

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

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

Cost: Free

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

8 pm. THIS IS A BACKSTAGE CONCERT, SEATING IS LIMITED TO 75 PEOPLE. Scott Miller blends folk and rock like there ain’t no words for. The power of storytelling with the power of a compressed electric guitar comes through this Virginian not heard since the likes of Wayne Newton (fellow Virginian) or The Statler Brothers (also of the Commonwealth.) And it's backstage!

Cost: $12-14 per person

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

10 am. Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park.

Cost: Free

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